What are the different types of gardens? Do you have a garden? If you want a garden you can have one it’s really up to you! Even if you don’t feel like you have enough space, or if your weather is not great for having gardens in the ground, don’t fret, where there’s a will…
There is so much to consider when deciding out what is best for your garden layout. Should you create a “map” of your garden before planting your plants, or do it as you go along? I have never made one before. My husband and I have discussed where plants will be located but we have…
Have you thought much about your garden or plant layout? I’ve been wanting to have someone come out and help us make a plan for landscaping around our new home but for now we are working on expanding our garden. We have spent more time thinking about what we really want to grow and what…
Although we are ankle deep in snow, it’s time to start thinking about seeds for this summer. We are going through our inventory and ordering new seeds, considering which produce will benefit us the most. To begin, we discussed the common meals we cook. For example, if we make chili we wouldn’t need different types…
Legos are a huge part of our lives. My husband is a member of a LEGO user group and is a very active within it. Our kids have learned all about sorting LEGO pieces as well. They also help host two shows a year that we always attend to support his creations. It’s fun to…
I love my Fiesta dishes for their versatility. I can mix-and-match them for multiple occasions and they have held up amazingly well. However, I will say that the silverware has not been of the same quality. I have found one type that has held up better than others. My favorite ones are rainbow style and…
In our house, Wednesdays mean breakfast for dinner. We started this tradition about a year ago, and as the primary cook and meal planner it has been incredibly helpful for me. I always know that Wednesdays will be dedicated to breakfast foods, which is a meal everyone in the family enjoys. It also relieves the…
Today I made my own refried beans for the first time. It was a mediocre success. I added a few too many seasonings into my bean mixture, but overall, the consistency was pretty good. I did figure out that I prefer to put them in a blender or food processor to make them smooth, rather…
One of the joys of being a teacher is when it snows and gets very cold, I also get a snow or cold day for us to! I love that I get to stay home with my kids on these days! It even better when I get to see the joy it brings my kids…
Do you make your own chicken or vegetable stock? I have been saving the carcasses and skin of rotisserie chickens, as well as vegetable discards, and freezing them for a while. I did a large grocery shopping trip this weekend and needed some extra freezer space. So, I pulled out the chicken and veggies and…